Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) has announced Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as its new superintendent, effective immediately. The announcement coincides with the start of the 2026-27 school year, with Dr. Torres-Morales' official first day scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The district shared the appointment through a welcome message to families, noting Dr. Torres-Morales' leadership role in guiding VPS toward future goals. The announcement also includes back-to-school information, including immunization clinics and sports physicals scheduled for August 25, 2026, in partnership with Legacy Health.
VPS Announces New Superintendent
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- ✓Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) has announced Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales as its new superintendent“Please join us as we welcome Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales on his official first day as Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our ...”
- ⚠Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales' appointment is effective immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The announcement coincides with the start of the 2026-27 school yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Dr. Torres-Morales' official first day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The district shared the appointment through a welcome message to familiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Dr. Torres-Morales has a leadership role in guiding VPS toward future goals“Superintendent Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales invites VPS student... Hello VPS Families, I hope you will take a moment to view this message I've put together welcoming you to our 2026-27 school year. I am honored to be your new Superintendent and... Please join us as we welcome Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales on his official first day as Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for our ...”
- ✓The announcement includes back-to-school information“This edition of VPS Now includes important back-to-school information, resources and reminders to he...”
- ⚠Immunization clinics are scheduled for August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Sports physicals are scheduled for August 25, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Immunization clinics and sports physicals are scheduled in partnership with Legacy HealthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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